PS2 - Software boot discussionThe intention of this forum is to discuss about Sony Playstation 2 disc booting/loading with or without a Flip Top.Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:20:52 +0000Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:20:52 +0000AfterDawn Discussion Forumshttps://forums.afterdawn.com/forums/ps2-software_boot_discussion/
Install FMCB by using burned Swapmagic disc?Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:36:28 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/install-fmcb-by-using-burned-swapmagic-disc.765313/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/install-fmcb-by-using-burned-swapmagic-disc.765313/invalid@example.com (Briesurrood1971)Briesurrood1971http://www.theisozone.com/downloads/playstation/ps2-isos/swapmagic-v36-cd-dvd-ps2/ because I don't have a retail copy of Swapmagic discs. I already installed the tape and tissue mod that says it would boot burned discs from Swapmagic discs. Does my modded console will boot burned Swapmagic disc?]]>HDadvance 3.0 help.Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:35:21 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/hdadvance-3-0-help.762254/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/hdadvance-3-0-help.762254/invalid@example.com (wilhelmfelix)wilhelmfelix
i tried installing clean final fantasy 12. it doesn't want to it says stuck at converting 66% also tried installing gran turismo 4 and it won't let me install the full game only installs 2gb when it should be 6gb total.

i am using a disc called hdadvance 3.0 DVD9 and a new 160gb hard drive on ps2. any help what could be causing this? here is a link to the disk...

HDadvance 3.0 help.]]>139004 hitman 2 PLAYMOV.ELFFri, 03 Jun 2016 15:42:25 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/39004-hitman-2-playmov-elf.761950/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/39004-hitman-2-playmov-elf.761950/invalid@example.com (AlinGheaja)AlinGheaja
i got a fat ps2 39004 for free,also a game hitman 2 (original ps2 game)
im tring to install free mcboot
i made a iso of hitman 2,and used apache to change the file size or PLAYMOV.ELF with ulauncher file size,then i renamed ulauncher.ELF to PLAYMOV.ELF,and replaced the file on the iso with apache !
after that i burned 2 dvs's with img burn,one at 4x and one at 8x !
also im using verbatin dvd+r
i inserted my original hitman 2 dvd.. started the game and i hit extras on the menu.. and...

39004 hitman 2 PLAYMOV.ELF]]>PS2 slim not reading few gamesMon, 15 Feb 2016 03:37:24 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ps2-slim-not-reading-few-games.760685/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ps2-slim-not-reading-few-games.760685/invalid@example.com (Zac)Zac
I have tried various coloured discs: the blue, silver and black.
I have tried both CD and DVD based games.
I have tried the 3 games that won't work on another PS2 and they worked.

So the 3 games work on another PS2, the PS2 doesn't seem to be ruling out any particular type of disc that I am aware of and I have tried adjusting the DVD laser pot to the recommended range of 950-970R. But it still doesn't want to run.

The only form of...

PS2 slim not reading few games]]>1I have an old PS2 - can i play copies?Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:04:51 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-have-an-old-ps2-can-i-play-copies.760078/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-have-an-old-ps2-can-i-play-copies.760078/invalid@example.com (1bIT)1bIT
can anyone please guide me in the right direction?

thanks]]>2Free MCBOOT worked on one system, not anotherFri, 25 Dec 2015 15:48:41 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/free-mcboot-worked-on-one-system-not-another.759978/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/free-mcboot-worked-on-one-system-not-another.759978/invalid@example.com (Coaxke69)Coaxke69
It however, does now. Shes a SCPH-39001, and the old one was a 30001 it seems.

Any help would be wonderful, if any more info is needed do let me know, specifically is there a way to check if all the free...

Free MCBOOT worked on one system, not another]]>UK PS2 Memory Card ScamSun, 15 Mar 2015 06:43:29 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/uk-ps2-memory-card-scam.752850/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/uk-ps2-memory-card-scam.752850/invalid@example.com (JohnnyDrama188)JohnnyDrama188
Just wanted to issue a warning about a group of guys in the UK who are scamming people - Mark Tovey / Dave Winsor / Sydney Martin - Mark Tovey is the only confirmed real name, as this was on the bank account that I transferred to. Do not do not do not buy a memory card from any of these people. I ordered mine 20 days ago and have not received it, and have had emails ignored.
Make your own, or get in touch with reputable people!
Thanks.]]>26Memory card not foundSun, 15 Feb 2015 14:50:33 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/memory-card-not-found.754426/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/memory-card-not-found.754426/invalid@example.com (bio647)bio647
First of all i want to apologize for my bad English as it is not my main language and i dont often have an opportunity to use it for communicating with other people.

I have this "softmoded" ps2 fat with hdd that you can install original games only and play from hdd without disc. I also have original 8mb PS2 memory card with free mcboot and it worked fine. However i bought this used ps2 from another guy and it wasn't very clean but i didn't have time to clean it immediately so i had...

Black screen when launching ulaunchELF from HDAdvance.]]>[Solved] No more auto boot from PS2 HarddriveTue, 16 Dec 2014 05:54:52 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/solved-no-more-auto-boot-from-ps2-harddrive.689265/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/solved-no-more-auto-boot-from-ps2-harddrive.689265/invalid@example.com (Wazomba)WazombaHello All ! I finally decide to post, hoping :
- 1st : that I'm at the good place...
- 2nd: This topic has not answered posted before
- 3rd: You'll be tolerant with my bad english !! (I come from somewhere in Africa)

What I have :
- A modded Slim PS2 (Matrix) with a 80Gb HDrive and definitely no CD-Drive !!
- A lot of ELF files donwloaded and copied from USB card to PS2 Harddrive
- 1 MC used to boot in Dev1 (R1) to launch the appz installed on the drive
- Good skills...

[Solved] No more auto boot from PS2 Harddrive]]>4How to burn PS2 games with Free McBootSun, 07 Sep 2014 16:25:11 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/how-to-burn-ps2-games-with-free-mcboot.748173/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/how-to-burn-ps2-games-with-free-mcboot.748173/invalid@example.com (dituria)dituria
I hav a One Games bot I like make new games.
OR how to play games on PS2 with USB.

Sory for my English becouse I am from Kosovo
Thank you very mach]]>2Please Help, Backup Games not bootingThu, 14 Aug 2014 03:43:10 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/please-help-backup-games-not-booting.750073/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/please-help-backup-games-not-booting.750073/invalid@example.com (Dawson Matarese)Dawson Mataresehow to install opl loader 0.8 on fat ps2Sat, 02 Aug 2014 17:21:18 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/how-to-install-opl-loader-0-8-on-fat-ps2.742288/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/how-to-install-opl-loader-0-8-on-fat-ps2.742288/invalid@example.com (aaziz1)aaziz1how to install opl loader 0.8 on fat ps2]]>13PS2 - ULAUNCHELF PROBLEMSun, 29 Dec 2013 19:09:32 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ps2-ulaunchelf-problem.747657/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ps2-ulaunchelf-problem.747657/invalid@example.com (ilvsions)ilvsionsPS2 - ULAUNCHELF PROBLEM]]>1NTSC Scph-79001 Slim Do i need Magic Keys? Or can i make them.Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:28:20 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ntsc-scph-79001-slim-do-i-need-magic-keys-or-can-i-make-them.746674/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ntsc-scph-79001-slim-do-i-need-magic-keys-or-can-i-make-them.746674/invalid@example.com (Jaydon45)Jaydon45
I have a Ps2 Slim (NTSC) Model number SCPH-79001, and I would like to be able to use Swap Magic 3. I have heard the only way to do this is using Magic Keys, but i really don't wanna have to buy them. I know you can block the sensors on with tape, but would this be the same thing as using Magic Keys? If so, could you please attach image or a link to something that works with my model to block the sensors and use Swap...

NTSC Scph-79001 Slim Do i need Magic Keys? Or can i make them.]]>2Swap Magic, PAL Game and NTSC Ps2 Question!Wed, 04 Dec 2013 03:39:31 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/swap-magic-pal-game-and-ntsc-ps2-question.746918/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/swap-magic-pal-game-and-ntsc-ps2-question.746918/invalid@example.com (dacylunia)dacylunia
1) I want to play a PAL game on NTSC ps2 (fat) and which version should I buy? I read a lot of 3.6 and 3.8 but I wasn't clearly sure.

2) I heard that to play PAL game, Swapmagic is not enough. As in you also have to have a television that will receive the PAL signal..??! But I thought it you use Swapmagic that...

Swap Magic, PAL Game and NTSC Ps2 Question!]]>2best method for PSX backups with my setup?Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:47:01 +0000https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/best-method-for-psx-backups-with-my-setup.747321/
https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/best-method-for-psx-backups-with-my-setup.747321/invalid@example.com (TheNZA2099)TheNZA2099
-old/phat PS2 model with flip top mod
-HDD loader (drive/network adapter/disc), none of which applies here i guess
-swap magic disc which has several other apps on it like cog loader, none of them work for me with PSX stuff
-AR MAX disc

i really don't want to do the swap/card trick or anything that'd damage my laser, and while i tested one backup out by just allowing the browser to find a legit game & swapping, again this isnt ideal at all. what's...

The DVD boot disk used to work just fine, just quit one day a year ago. I've ordered several sets of boot disk since and none of the DVD's work. I also ordered the little plastic pieces (this latest pack came with an extra piece than before) but it didn't make a difference.